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A Doctorate in Education represents the highest form of research apprenticeship. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to challenge established ideas and concepts, and to develop your personal and professional skills to the highest level.

You will study and acquire a substantial body of knowledge that is at the forefront of your academic discipline and area professional practice.

As you progress on your doctoral journey you will gain a detailed understanding of the techniques used for research and advanced academic enquiry.

This will enable you to conceptualise, design and implement a project that will add new expertise and understanding to your discipline, placing you at the forefront of expertise, nationally and internationally.

This doctorate course at the University of East London is designed for professionals who are working within a range of educational contexts.

School-centred research is a rapidly developing phenomenon, both nationally and internationally. This doctoral course is aimed at practising educators who would like to advance their own professional development in the areas of research, policy, curriculum development and professional practice.

It also gives you the opportunity to help improve educational and institutional practice generally.

Studying for a Doctorate in Education at UEL's School of Education and Communities will benefit senior members of staff working in a variety of educational institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, examination organizations and policy-related institutions.

A Full Masters Degree
We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.